Administrator for TPSID grant and Ready for Life Program

Administrator for TPSID grant and Ready for Life Program

Big Rapids (Main Campus)

43100 - Interdisciplinary Studies

$70,000

Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.).

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

Exempt

Temporary

Full-Time

N/A

9 Month

Just Cause

The Administrator oversees the daily operations of the Network. This role involves managing grant staff and functions. The incumbent will collaborate with the Evaluator to develop outcome measurement tools that accurately assess the effectiveness of Network strategies and activities. The individual will work closely with the PD to manage the budget and ensure compliance with grant requirements and University policies. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting students with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they pursue goals of independent living and paid employment. This position oversees academic programming, student advising, interdepartmental collaboration, and staff supervision to ensure a high-quality, inclusive educational experience. The Administrator will spend 5% of his/her time participating in activities such as regular meetings or conference calls sponsored by the TPSID Coordination Center and will ensure that the allocated time is available to project personnel to support conference planning. This is a multi-year grant commencing January 1st, 2026, and concluding January 31, 2031. This is a two-year temporary position. The position is renewable for the term of the grant.

The anticipated start date of this position is July 2026. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed.

Staff

A Master’s degree in Special Education

Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism is required.

Knowledge of or willingness to become knowledgeable in current program practices for
individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism in client-centered community living
supported day programming and post-secondary educational settings.

Ability to effectively communicate with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.

Ability to take and complete Community Mental Health training courses.

• Office Environment
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Standing

o Assist Ready For Life Academy students in taking strides toward reaching their goals of
independent living and paid employment.
o Oversee all aspects of academic programming, including but not limited to:
o Overseeing that PATH planning or an equivalent person-centered process.
o Implement a defined Scope and Sequence curriculum in the identified domains.
o Effectively advise students on course enrollments.
o Create students' schedules each semester with program instructors.
o Monitor or delegate students’ university class progress and make appropriate
accommodations and/or modifications for university class work.
o Monitor and ensure implementation of grant reporting requirements.
o Communicate with University staff as needed.
o Lead planning and hosting two visit days a year.
o Effectively communicate with RFL staff, students, and guardians regularly as necessary.
o Cultivate an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically.
o Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
o Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.

The Administrator will spend 5% of his/her time participating in activities such as
regular meetings or conference calls sponsored by the TPSID Coordination Center, and will ensure availability of allocated time for project personnel to support conference planning.

o Communicate with interested, incoming, and current families/guardians as needed.
o Interested – share information about the programs and visit days.
o Incoming – answer individual questions and set up intake meetings. Support
students/clients and families through the orientation process.
o Current – effectively and efficiently communicate organizational policies and
expectations with students, clients, families, guardians, and supporting agencies.
o Communicate with University partners to facilitate a professional and positive partnership.
o Work inter-departmentally to ensure continuity of services on behalf of RFLA@FSU
students, including admission, financial aid, housing & residential services.
o Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of an unofficial transcript of their master's degree in special education. Transcript must include Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date:

July 6, 2026

Yes

Posting Close Date:

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